Infections
01 Jan 2013
Study of Mycobacterial Infections
Purpose This study will examine the symptoms, course of disease and treatment of non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections, as well as the genetics involved in these infections. Patients with NTM have recurrent lung infections and sometimes infections of the skin and other organs as well. They may also have curvature…
Infections
01 Jan 2013
Identification of new organelle in apicomplexan parasites which can serve as a drug target.
The recent discovery of a new organelle in several parasites including Toxoplasma, Plasmodium (malaria) and Eimeria has received considerable attention, but its function was unknown. Official Title Conditions Study Type Study Design Further Details NIAID supported investigators investigated this role usnign parasiticidal treatments against the organelle, called an apicoplast. Molecular…
Blood
14 Dec 2012
New research shows an interesting twist in the fight against malaria
New research published in the prestigious Science journal has challenged previous notions about how the body fights against malaria infection. Scientists have discovered that platelets, normally known for their role in preventing bleeding, can actually target and kill the parasite that causes malaria as it grows inside red blood cells.
Children's health
12 Dec 2012
Risk of pertussis increases as time since last dose of DTaP vaccine lengthens
In an examination of cases of childhood pertussis in California, researchers found that children with pertussis had lower odds of having received all 5 doses of the diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine (DTaP) vaccine series; however the odds increased as the time since last DTaP dose lengthened, which is…
Children's health
10 Dec 2012
New light on virus associated with developmental delays and deafness; offers hope for treatment
A new study published online in PLOS ONE reveals that primitive human stem cells are resistant to human cytomegalovirus (HCMV), one of the leading prenatal causes of intellectual disability, deafness and deformities worldwide. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found that as stem cells and other primitive…
Infections
15 Nov 2012
Living well with psoriasis
A psoriasis rash is physically uncomfortable, but also associated with a range of psychological issues. It can affect your social life and relationships.
Infections
25 Sep 2012
HIV and AIDS: Dr Joe Kosterich
HIV and AIDS are related conditions that affect the immune system. HIV treatment prevents the development of AIDS symptoms.
Infections
09 May 2012
Holiday Vaccinations
Holidays are about rest and not about hard work. And the planning shouldn’t be hard work either. However, there are a couple of things to think about before you go. Now depending on where you are in the world and where you want to go will determine how much…
Diseases
01 Mar 2012
Generalised hyperhidrosis
Generalised hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating affecting the entire body. It has many causes, such as menopause, infection or neurological disease.
